house pet

to dote on someone

overwhelmed by favor from a superior (humble expression)

to spoil (a child etc)

a dog kept as a companion in a house or yard.

a person or thing that is specially favored or treated as a darling by others or by fate

seeking to gain public favor or popularity by using cheap, flashy, or deceptive means; playing to the gallery

to receive favor from a superior or be a favorite

(old) (esp. of the Emperor) to show special favor towards

to lose the affection, support, or favor of a superior or partner; to be in disfavor or disgraced

to strive for favor

special favor or grace bestowed by a ruler or emperor towards a favorite

to dote on and trust

to excessively dote on and spoil someone

to be in someone's good graces or to be treated as a favorite

to show partiality or special affection towards someone

to take a concubine

a concubine who is highly favored by an emperor or monarch

To favor a concubine or mistress while neglecting or ill-treating one's legitimate wife, often leading to domestic disorder.

to enjoy exclusive imperial or marital favor as a concubine

to spoil; to indulge

pet door; pet flap

favored minister

Current favorite; the latest thing; darling (of the market or the media etc.)

A double-income family that chooses to raise pets instead of children.